His Excellency places his hands upon the head of Elagost and in silent prayer he invokes the blessing of the Heavenly Father and the intercession of all the saints to shine down radiant light upon the new priest.
"May Lucius preserve you to sanctify the people and to offer sacrifice to Soldeus."
The members of the congregation give their approbation by a hearty round of applause. Malachi Drake turns to face the holy symbol of Soldeus and kneels beside the newly ordained priest. Together they lead the congregation in prayer.
Oh Heavenly Father, Radiant Lord,
Eternal is Your Flame, Sacred is Your Word.
Where there is darkness, Your Light will shine through;
Where there is despair, Your Love will bring Hope;
Where there is doubt, Your Lessons will rekindle faith;
Until the hour of reckoning, when all Sparks become one.
As it is spoken, so shall it be